Defect Description For Recall
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1997-2016 Rear Mount Aerial Platform Apparatus Emergency Vehicles Manufactured January 1, 1997, To November 30, 2016. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With A Movable Ladder Access Guardrail That May Bend Or Break Under Heavy Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
SMEAL
Model Of Vehicle
AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V887000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
A Guardrail That Bends Or Breaks Under Load Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Smeal Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Add A Support To The Opposite Side Of The Guardrail, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 11, 2017. Owners May Contact Smeal Customer Service At 1-877-415-8628.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
20161130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
216
Date Owners Notified
20170111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, Llc
Date Report Received
20161209